Transitioning with music

My classroom will be a place where students gather daily to explore and express their thoughts. I believe that these gatherings can consistently be great. And, great gatherings transit people into a new world, Priya Parker explains in the Art of Gathering.

I aim to aid this transit by playing music that is from or inspired by the period we are studying. I will play the music between periods. It will transition students into my class and perhaps give them a bit of context or inspiration to help with the lesson

The music will not be a starting point for discussion; in fact, I won't even mention it. I will project a slide with song credits for the benefit of curious students. 

The music will play while I take attendance. Turning it off will be a signal that the class has begun in earnest.